**12 L.E.K. Scholar Awards worth ₹1.5 lakh each per academic year to award academically meritorious students joining in August 2025**
GRS News India : New Delhi, 2nd July 2025: The University of Southampton Delhi, in association with global strategy consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting, introduces the L.E.K Scholar Awards, a new merit-based scholarship programme aimed at recognising and supporting academically outstanding students applying for the August 2025 intake.
Through this collaboration, 12 scholarships of ₹1.5 lakh per academic year will be awarded to selected students pursuing the BSc (Hons) Economics or BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programmes. These awards will contribute towards covering tuition fees and will be offered to students who meet and exceed the academic admission criteria of their chosen course. Recipients of the L.E.K. Scholar Award will also receive priority consideration for L.E.K. Consulting’s Summer Internship Programme (2026), offering a valuable opportunity for practical exposure and professional development, subject to performance and eligibility.
To be eligible, students must hold an unconditional offer to study BSc (Hons) Economics, or BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance at the University of Southampton Delhi, starting August 2025.
Professor Eloise Phillips, Academic Provost and Associate Vice-President (International) University of Southampton Delhi, said: “This collaboration is more than a scholarship initiative; it’s an effort to shape future-ready professionals. We believe that today’s students need more than classroom education—they need opportunities to build confidence, interact with industry, and explore practical applications of their knowledge. Through this association, our students gain both financial encouragement and valuable professional insight.”
Speaking about the collaboration, Ashwin Assomull, Partner and Head of the Global Education Practice at L.E.K. Consulting said: “The University of Southampton is globally recognised for academic excellence, and we are proud to support this next chapter in Delhi through the L.E.K. Scholar Awards. By supporting talented students early, we hope to foster a strong foundation for their careers. We see this as more than financial aid—it’s an investment in India’s brightest minds. We hope this collaboration sparks ambition, curiosity, and readiness in students as they take their first steps into the world of business and finance.”
The merit scholarships are further evidence of a strong developing partnership between University of Southampton Delhi and L.E.K. Consulting. The partnership includes commitment by L.E.K. Consulting to a series of structured engagements throughout the academic year, from employer talks to skill development workshops for students and more.
About L.E.K. Consulting
We’re L.E.K. Consulting, a global strategy consultancy working with business leaders to seize competitive advantage and amplify growth. Our insights are catalysts that reshape the trajectory of our clients’ businesses, uncovering opportunities and empowering them to master their moments of truth. Since 1983, our worldwide practice — spanning the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia-Pacific — has guided leaders across all industries, from global corporations to emerging entrepreneurial businesses and private equity investors. Looking for more? Visit www.lek.com.
About the University of Southampton
The University of Southampton drives original thinking, turns knowledge into action and impact, and creates solutions to the world’s challenges. We are among the top 100 institutions globally (QS World University Rankings 2025). Our academics are leaders in their fields, forging links with high-profile international businesses and organisations, and inspiring a 25,000-strong community of exceptional students from over 135 countries worldwide. Through our high-quality education, the University helps students on a journey of discovery to realise their potential and join our global network of over 200,000 alumni: www.southampton.ac.uk
The University of Southampton’s Successful Futures Pathway is an award-winning programme designed to help students evaluate their skills, align them with employer expectations, and prepare for successful career pathways. The programmes also offer tailored support and access to a wide range of work experience opportunities both on and off campus.
The University is globally recognised for its strong career outcomes, backed by a proven track record in graduate employability and industry engagement. According to the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, it ranks among the Top 125 institutions worldwide for employability. The University is also listed among the Top 15 universities in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, and features among the Top 10 UK universities most targeted by leading employers, as reported in The Graduate Market 2024.
To learn more about the University of Southampton Delhi, please visit: http://delhi.southampton.ac.uk/
